The Challenge of Wealth: A Jewish Perspective on Earning and Spending Money

by Meir Tamari
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  • ID: 7929
  • Added: 2025-12-19
  • Updated: 2025-12-19
  • Publisher: Jason Aronson
  • Published: 1995-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

The Challenge of Wealth offers a comprehensive analysis of the moral obligations of both private and public corporations to adhere to the ethical demands of Judaism. This discussion centers on the corporate veil in halakhah, examining the rights and obligations of shareholders and executives. The book reviews ethical problems in financial management, such as insider trading, leveraged buyouts, and bankruptcy, providing a unique perspective on corporate ethics. Through a detailed exploration of these topics, the book aims to bridge the gap between religious ethics and modern corporate practices. It offers insights into how traditional Jewish values can inform and improve contemporary business strategies, making it a valuable resource for professionals and scholars alike.

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Jewish Standard · 2018-12-27
insightful 4.00

This book provides a thorough analysis of Jewish perspectives on wealth, integrating moral and ethical considerations into economic practices. It is a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of faith and finance.

The reviewer highlights the book's comprehensive exploration of Jewish teachings on wealth management. They appreciate the depth of analysis and the practical insights offered, making it a useful guide for both personal and professional financial decisions. The integration of ethical principles with economic practices is particularly noteworthy, providing a unique perspective that is both enlightening and practical.

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    First we do a very thorough analysis of the Jewish perspective on wealth.

    The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of faith and finance.

    It provides a unique perspective that is both enlightening and practical.

Coffee Shop Rabbi · 2015-05-04
comprehensive 4.50

The book is recommended for its comprehensive explanation of Maimonides' teachings on giving and wealth. It is considered an excellent addition to any library.

The reviewer recommends this book for its thorough explanation of Maimonides' teachings on giving and wealth management. They appreciate the depth of the analysis and the practical insights provided, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish perspectives on finance. The book is praised for its clarity and the way it integrates ethical principles into economic practices, making it a useful guide for personal and professional financial decisions.

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    For a more complete explanation of Maimonides on giving, I recommend this article online or the book from which it is excerpted, The Challenge of Wealth.

    It is an excellent addition to any library.

    The book integrates ethical principles into economic practices.

Goodreads · 1995-02-01
thoughtful 3.80

This book emphasizes the importance of morality and ethics in economic systems, offering a Jewish perspective on wealth. It is praised for its insightful approach to financial management.

The reviewer notes that the book places a strong emphasis on moral and ethical considerations in economic practices. They find the Jewish perspective particularly enlightening, as it provides a framework for responsible wealth management. The book is seen as a valuable contribution to the discussion on ethics in finance, offering practical advice and thought-provoking insights.

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    This book emphasizes the idea that concepts of morality and ethics are the real basis for achieving economic success.

    It offers a Jewish perspective on wealth that is both insightful and practical.

    A valuable contribution to the discussion on ethics in finance.

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